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Jim Huff's contribution - News from the Mohawk Valley |
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What a difference three seasons makes. When we
arrived in a Spring blizzard in mid April, we were really wondering
if our decision to leave South Florida and move to Central New York
was a wise choice. After nine wonderful months and three seasons of
wonderful changing weather, we did! Spring, Summer and Fall have been glorious. From the first signs of the crocus and daffodils, to the Fall foliage displays it is an ever changing world. Especially to an “almost South Florida native.” We have made new friends, developed new business relations with strangers and continue to strive in our personal and business lives in a totally new environment. Our cruise and promotional businesses are right on track. Ok…now you know the history, so lets get on to the business of hand. Remember the old adage “ The Customer Comes First?” In our ever changing business and technological world, we often find ourselves asking…why do our clients continue to use our services to enhance their performance goals and the goals of their customers. The answer is simple. We take care of our customers. In a recent sales meeting in South Florida, the number one topic was how to continue to compete in a world of increased internet knowledge available to our clients and an increase in others “doing what we do”. The overwhelming answer was customer service. Of course, we have the experience of over 100 years of combined knowledge of the cruise products available; we have the skill and the drive to successfully negotiate the best scenario for of clients and we have the integrity to stand by our offerings and protect our clients best interest. This is why Worldwide continues to lead the followers in making the best decisions for our customers and has the knowledge, the integrity and the follow through to make it happen. Our commitment to doing business FOR our clients is foremost in every decision we make. Think about the “information age” and how much “stuff” is available on line and then think about service, integrity and a genuine interest in making your program succeed. Information is just that…information. We provide a partnership to lead your program to it’s fullest potential. We have been in the business of providing our customers with not only information, but service, integrity and follow through for over 15 years and will continue to make sure “The Customer Comes First” Any time you are in the Central New York/Mohawk Valley area, I encourage you to let us know. You are welcome to see our satellite offices first hand and get a personal tour of this little known hideaway. Winter is just around the corner and while waiting for the first real snowfall, I also think about my next cruise. Until next update…Jim & Betts |
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Worldwide’s Leon Banossian co-hosts US Premier of “Deep Sea Blues” at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. |
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Worldwide’s Leon Banossian, co-hosted the United States premier of the film “Deep Sea Blues” with filmmaker Robert Mugge on Thursday, November 1st in conjunction with the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The film is a documentary of the January 2007 Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise – a blues music full ship charter which Worldwide’s has brokered since 2004. The film featured many of the 19 bands and special guests that appeared on the January 2007 Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise which sailed to the Eastern Caribbean on Holland America’s Westerdam. After the film, Banossian and filmmaker Robert Mugge hosted a Q & A panel for the 100 guests in attendance. Earlier this year, Worldwide signed LRBC to 2 future charters on Holland America’s newest vessel, the Eurodam. Those 2 charters marked the first confirmed charters on this newest vessel which is currently under construction and set for delivery next fall. For more information on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise, visit - bluescruise - and for more information on the “Deep Sea Blues” movie visit - movie. |
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Meet the Worldwide team and our supplier partners at the EIBTM Show - Booth D255 |
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Worldwide will be exhibiting at the EIBTM in
Barcelona - the show opens on November 27 and runs through to the
29th. Unquestionably the best and most effective show
Worldwide exhibits at with hosted buyers from all over the world and
exhibitors in every category from every continent. This year as in the past our team will be augmented by the heads of various cruise lines incentive and charter sales department all of whom are available to discuss your various program and other items of cruise interest. Appointments can be made by going on line to the shows web-site and emailing to the supplier you wish to meet with (you can also pre-register for a reduced rate entree fee). However, even though many of our suppliers, as indeed is Worldwide's calendar, showing full you can still make a tentative appointment to meet with your supplier of choice or their assistant. Representative from the following companies:
From Worldwide Cruise Associates:
Look forward to meeting you at the show - booth D255 - enjoy the great city of Barcelona. |
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Appointment crunch at the EIBTM Show. |
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